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Medical Cost Reduction

How to Cut Your Doctor Bill

How to Cut Your Doctor Bill 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

J. Roberts Looking to reduce your out-of-pocket expense on your medical bills?  Read the article posted in Forbes Magazine about reducing medical expenses through negotiations.  As the article states, the…

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US Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Up 34% In 3 Years

US Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Up 34% In 3 Years 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

More information detailing the rising cost of healthcare with less coverage provided.  The average worker receives no more benefits in 2008 than he or she did in 2004. In fact,…

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Health insurance premiums increase for the healthcare industry |

Health insurance premiums increase for the healthcare industry | 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

 Healthcare premiums are on the rise in 2009 and, no surprise, the costs continue to shift to consumers.  More and more individuals and families are facing greater healthcare premiums and less coverage…

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Senate Report Finds Insurers Wrongfully Charged Consumers Billions

Senate Report Finds Insurers Wrongfully Charged Consumers Billions 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another in the continuing series of reports about routine underpayment of health care for out of network coverage by the insurance industry.  Consumers need an Advocate to help reduce health care bills.…

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Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009

Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Washington Post – Online Medical costs continue to rise for American’s, even those with Health Insurance. The latest report from the health care consulting firm Milliman puts the cost at $17,000…

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Health Reform: Costs, Variations in Care & Public Insurance

Health Reform: Costs, Variations in Care & Public Insurance 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Wall Street Journal A brief commentary from the WSJ on-line regarding some of the issues evolving around healthcare reform.  One thing is for sure, healthcare costs vary to the extreme…

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Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies

Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

  Another interesting article about the increase in bankruptcies as a result of medical bills. HEALTH By Theresa Tamkins This year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans will declare bankruptcy. Many…

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Health Groups Give Obama Details on Cost-Cutting Measures

Health Groups Give Obama Details on Cost-Cutting Measures 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

 An interesting letter to President Obama by industry trade groups proposing to reduce cost and achieve greater efficacy within the healthcare system. It is very high level and simply points out…

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Family Practitioner’s Say Recession Taking a Big Toll on Patients

Family Practitioner’s Say Recession Taking a Big Toll on Patients 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare Financial Management Association On-line News Even physicians are worried about the current recession and the impact it is having on patients ability to pay for healthcare. The below article details…

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Rating Health Care Online

Rating Health Care Online 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

This article provides insight into the many different types of health care resources and websites available to consumers regarding pricing and quality.   Bankrate.com If you’re like most people, you’re taking…

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